If you are coming to SSHS next year, welcome!
What
is there to look forward to?
One of the best things about high school is all the opportunities
that are available.
You will have
brand new, exciting subjects not taught in primary school, such as the
Technology subjects: Food, Design, Digital and Engineering Technology.
Many subjects will give you a chance to develop new interests in new
areas.
Things you might be
wondering about right now
If you are in
the full blast of transitioning to high school, and are wondering about
something, don’t worry! There are heaps of people at SSHS to answer all your
questions and make your transition smooth and easy.
Firstly, you
might be wondering, how will I not get lost?
On your first day of school
you will be handed a SSHS Diary. This contains lots of information about the
school and a map to pinpoint exactly where you are. You can’t get lost if you
use it! If in doubt, always ask an older student or teacher. We are a friendly
bunch at SSHS and will do all we can to help you.
Wondering about
the Seniors?
Big senior students are one of the scariest things to people going
into high school. Some of them seem huge! Actually, our Seniors are great, and
can be really helpful when you need them.
Friends?
Making
new friends can feel daunting, especially if you are coming to high school not
knowing anyone or wanting to reinvent yourself. Just trust that you are cool,
just by being you. SSHS caters for so many different students that you are
bound to find your tribe quickly.
Lastly, you
will hear about homework.
Managing homework is easy – Microsoft OneNote and Teams software is used
for homework and assignments which can be accessed both online and offline.
Getting
ready for high school
If you don’t
know how to prepare for the big transition from primary school, this
information should help you be prepared for the big first day.
Most of you
will be very excited about getting a brand new uniform and will want to buy it
as soon as possible. Just keep in mind that we are all growing very quickly.
Leave purchasing your school uniform until late this year or mid-January next
year. For more information about uniforms visit the Uniform Shop page on this
website. At SSHS we wear our uniforms with pride.
Have you
thought about how you are going to get to school?
If not, it would be a good
idea to sit down with your parents/caregivers and have a chat about how you
will do this. Consider catching the bus, walking, riding your bike or getting a
lift to school. Directly in front of the school is a very busy pick up and drop
off zone, so perhaps plan a meeting point in a less busy spot. Make sure that
you will get to and from school safely!
